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CHRISTOPHER KANE has hired former Kering financial communications and market intelligence director Alexandre de Brettes as its CEO. The move is the first major appointment since the luxury conglomerate bought a majority stake in the British label in January this year, and will help bring the brand into a new phase of expansion. De Brettes will start his role on September 1.

Christopher Kane will remain creative director, while his sister - who is known for managing the business side of the company - will keep her title as deputy creative director.

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"We are delighted that Alexandre is joining our company," said Christopher and Tammy Kane in a joint statement. "His experience at Kering is invaluable to us and his understanding and appreciation of our creative culture was what drew us to him. Alexandre's appointment puts the running of our business in very good hands and gives us a strong ally in the building of our company. Together, we will focus on organic global growth and protecting and nurturing the creative DNA of our business."

Kering owns a 51 per cent holding in the label, adding the brand to its impressive portfolio - which currently also includes Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Balenciaga. In April, Kane said that he hopes to use the investment to develop his leather goods line and to open his first flagship store.

"I am thrilled to join Christopher Kane," said De Brettes. "With Christopher, Tammy and the whole team, my role will be to bolster the growth of this extraordinary fashion house around the world, protecting its creative heart and capitalising on its unique identity."